Roseville High Principal Addresses Education Issues

Roseville Area High School on Tuesday opened its doors to ninth graders and new students. Tenth-graders return to school today (Wednesday). 

As the new school year begins, Principal Jenny Loeck answered a few questions about major education issues.

Roseville Patch: Student testing has become a controversial topic in education circles. Advocates argue that student progress can be measured fairly, and that it is an important aspect of accountability.  Opponents argue that we depend too much on testing; that we have sacrificed in some areas, such as the arts, to strengthen others.  What are your views on the strengths and weaknesses of student assessment?

Loeck: We certainly recognize that high stakes graduation tests place stress and pressure on students, families, staff, and school leaders alike.  The overwhelmingly positive outcome of testing is that we are able to clearly identify what students are in need of additional supports.  We are also able to better align our curriculum and teaching strategies to areas identified as deficient per state testing.

Roseville Patch: Bullying has also become a controversial topic.   I assume Roseville High has an anti-bullying policy.  Tell us about it.

Loeck: The most important step in addressing bullying is an awareness of any potential problem.  We encourage all students and/or families to communicate with an administrator as soon as any concern is identified.

Roseville Patch: Technology has vastly changed the lives of our children.  How has it changed their education?

Loeck: The challenge for RAHS and all educators is to stay up to date with all technological progress – we work to respond to the increasing needs of our learners through various technology driven teaching tools.

Roseville Patch: How do parents keep  the lines of communication open when the children are in high school,and prefer that mom and dad keep their distance?

Loeck: We encourage all families to stay in touch and in tune to all school communications, events, and opportunities for involvement.  I would ask that all families not hesitate in asking questions throughout their child’s high school journey.